This certificate-level complement, of 10 courses, is multipurpose for persons desiring upward career mobility in public organisations and for those seeking to fast-track matriculation (or for admission) to an undergraduate degree without advanced levels (e.g. CAPE/A Levels).  The programme covers wide-ranging themes such as management of people, behaviour and resources. Related themes include understanding issues in public administration, industrial relations, ethics, and political institutions.

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Target audience

• Persons with working experience (e.g., public, private, NGO’s…) who desire career advancement
• Employees at public service, local government, and other public organizations who desire promotion or upward mobility
• Persons who wish to pursue careers in public organizations
• Persons with O’ level requirements only who desire fast-tracking matriculation into any undergraduate programme
• Persons who may not qualify for matriculation into their respective degree programme

Entry Requirements

• Practical experience or other qualification of special relevance
• Five CSEC subjects, including English Language and Mathematics

OR

• Five years’ experience of civil service work or other relevant experience.

What are the career prospects for students pursuing this programme(s)

• Persons in the public sector can move from the clerical stream to the administrative support stream
• For upward mobility and career growth in all sectors
• Persons in the private sector and NGO’s can gain opportunities for career advancement (e.g., HR, administration, customer service)

Interesting accomplishments by CPA Alumni

• Fast track into their degree programmes (political science, public sector management with law and social sciences, international relations, law, psychology, management)
• Holders of scholarships, bursaries, awards and academic prizes
• Career advancement – HR, administration, national security, local government, private, public, NGO’s
• Senior appointments in the public service – entrance level to leadership positions in administration